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4/24/2019

 
I'm an avid list maker. Sometimes I make lists of things I've already done just so I can cross them off. Beyond organization of tasks and to-do's, lists provide an amazingly simple way to track important information in a concise way. On this page you can access quick content and fun links.

I'll be updating this page regularly to expand a growing list of lists. You can also check the archives section on the right side of this page if you're looking for a list pertaining to something specific and don't want to hunt through the list of lists below.  

I hope this page is a fun addition. Tell me what you think. I'm always open for list suggestions too. 

THE LIST OF LISTS:
  • Mom Approved Language Art Sites
  • Mom Approved Math Sites
  • Mom Approved Science Sites
  • Mom Approved History Sites
  • Mom Approved Art Sites
  • Mom Approved Coding Sites​​
  • Mom Approved Therapy At Home
  • Mom Approved Geography Sites
  • Mom Approved Typing Sites
  • Mom Approved Mental Health/ Counseling Resources 

Mom Approved Mental Health/ Counseling Resources

4/1/2019

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Do you have a child with emotional or mental health needs? Are you struggling yourself?  
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 Christian Therapist On Demand is a counseling platform you can download as an app available for both android and iPhone users. Christian therapists are available to offer the support you need from the comfort of your own home.  
Note: This is a paid service. Visit the site to learn more. 
They do have free resources and worksheets available. 

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Mom Approved Geography Sites

6/18/2018

 
United States Geography:
  • US Puzzle Map Game:
         https://www.abcya.com/games/usa_geography_puzzle_map
  • US States and Capitols Game: www.abcya.com/us_states_and_capitals.htm
  • Capital Toss Game: www.abcya.com/capital_toss.htm
  • Capital Penguin Game: www.mathgametime.com/games/capital-penguin-usa-states-capitals
  • Games: www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
  • 50 States Geography YouTube Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi01XoE8jYohHx8MEpqM9zYny9RNsCTas

World Geography:
  • Countries and Capitals Game: www.mathgametime.com/games/country-toad-countries-capitals
  • Game 2:   www.mathplayground.com/learning_arcade_toad_hop.html
  • Quiz: www.mathgametime.com/games/world-capitals-geography-quiz
  • World Geography Games: world-geography-games.com/
  • Geography Fun for Kids: kidsgeo.com/geography-for-kids/
  • GeoNet: www.eduplace.com/geonet/
  • Games: www.sheppardsoftware.com/Geography.htm



Maps:
  • Mapping Maps Game: www.mathgametime.com/games/mapping-maps-geography-game
  • Map Match Game: kidsgeo.com/geography-games/usa-map-match/
  • Interactive World Map: kids.nationalgeographic.com/world/
  • Map maker: www.nationalgeographic.org/education/mapping/outline-map/?ar_a=1
  • Map Skills: classroom.jc-schools.net/basic/ssmaps.html
  • Map skill games: www.wartgames.com/themes/geography/maps.html

Flags: 
  • World Flags Game: www.mathgametime.com/games/world-flags
  • Symbolism, Color, History: www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/world-flags.html

Culture:
  • Cooking Around The World:   www.cookingroundtheworld.com/recipeofthemonth.html
  • Global Table Adventure: globaltableadventure.com

Videos:
  • National Geographic Kids: kids.nationalgeographic.com/videos/
  • Youtube Flags of The World: www.youtube.com/watch?v=viJ_zEkn228
  • Youtube World Flags #2: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoBLWBxDQPs

Printables:
  • Worksheets: kidsgeo.com/geography-worksheets/
  • Children Around the World Sample: homeschoolon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Children-Around-the-World-Sample-Pages.pdf
  • World Flag Bunting: mrprintables.com/printable-world-flags.html

Pop back often. As I find more geography resources I'll be sure to list them here. 

Mom Approved Coding Sites

6/17/2018

 
Website:
  • Hour of Code: code.org/hourofcode/overview
  • Free Courses from Code Studio: studio.code.org/courses
  • Crunchzilla: www.crunchzilla.com/code-monster
  • Thimble Editor: thimble.mozilla.org/en-US/
  • Codemoji Courses: codemoji.com/courses/
  • Scratch: scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/?tip_bar=home
  • Khan Academy: www.khanacademy.org/computing​

Apps:
  • Minecraft (download free on any device):   www.apkhere.com/app/com.mojang.minecraftpe
* Education edition is built in. To make zombies disappear, use Creative mode instead of survivor mode. 
  • Roblox (download free on Google Play, Amazon, etc.): www.roblox.com/
  • Tynker: www.tynker.com/
  • Codeapillar: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.fisherprice.com.codeapillarGoogle
  • Lightbot: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lightbot.lightbothoc&hl=en
  • Scratch Jr: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.scratchjr.android
  • Coding Pirates: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.codingpiratesgame.codingpirates

YouTube:
  • Tutorials for Minecraft: ​www.youtube.com/channel/UCNC1PQJvhIMVyZ0GI_Neoyg

Side note: My son was gifted with a Raspberry Pi. It's definitely educational. I find he is learning coding and doing a lot more writing since he got it. Learn more HERE.

Visit often. I'll add more resources as I become aware of them. 

Mom Approved Therapy at Home

10/3/2017

 
Do you have a child with special needs? Check out the resources below. Many of the materials on these sites are NOT free, however, several of them contain very helpful freebies. Be sure to look around for those. 
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  • Speech and Language Resources- http://linguisystems.com/index/home
  • Super Star Speech- https://www.superstarspeech.com
  • Speech, Language & Behavior https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com
  • Therapro (OT resources)- Http://www.Therapro.co
  • Sensory Products, Fidgets, etc.- https://www.therapyshoppe.com/
  • OT activities- http://www.ot-mom-learning-activities.com/occupational-therapy-products.html
  • Free Speech Worksheets- http://mommyspeechtherapy.com/?page_id=55
  • Speech, Auditory Processing, Reading, & Articulation- https://m.superduperinc.com/home_sdm.aspx
  • Speech app- Articulation Station

Mom Approved Math Sites

6/26/2017

 
  •  Free Online Course Lessons- http://www.educator.com/mathmatics 
  • Games- http://www.mathplayground.com/
  • Games- http://www.mathgametime.com/
  • Games/ Puzzles/ Tutorials through algebra-http://www.mathgametime.com/
  • Games- https://www.matific.com/us/en-us
  • Games/ Written  Tutorials/ Examples- http://www.numbernut.com/
  • Games- http://www.toytheater.com/math.php
  • Multiplication Games- http://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games
  • Game- http://illuminations.nctm.org/Search.aspx?view=search&type=ac
  • Games- http://www.mathsisfun.com/index.htm
  • Games/ Test yourself- http://www.hoodamath.com/games.html
  • Tutorials/ online problem review- https://www.khanacademy.org/math/
  • Video Tutorials- http://www.mathtv.com/videos_by_topic
  • Algebra- http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/pdf/Algebra_Cheat_Sheet.pdf
  • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/mathantics
  • YouTube Math Songs- https://www.youtube.com/user/mrcolindodds
  • NumberRock https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9SZgFExNwWTH5T_JnyF-A
  • Math Genius Video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIYBZIM10DA
  • Mathmagic Land Video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_ZHsk0-eF0
  • Mathmatical Patterns in Nature Video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7x3LBWn-Ao
  • Online Calculators for higher level math- https://www.geogebra.org/
  • Counting Games- www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/counting
  • Games (2nd grade)- www.eduplace.com/kids/mw/egames/ega_2.html
  • Games- www.hoodamath.com/games/
  • Math video- www.mathgametime.com/math-videos
  • Mobile Games- www.mathgametime.com/mobile_games.php
  • Games- www.mathgametime.com/math-games
  • Math Games- www.abcya.com/search.htm#
  • Multiplication/ Story Problem game- www.mathgames.com/skill/3.59-three-digit-numbers
  • Factors and Fractions Game- www.math-play.com/Factors-Millionaire/factors-millionaire-game_html5.html
  • Decimals Game- www.free-training-tutorial.com/decimal/sealife/sl-decimal.html
  • Math dictionary- www.coolmath.com/reference/online-math-dictionary
  • Geometry/ Trig Reference- www.coolmath.com/reference/geometry-trigonometry-reference
  • Pre-algebra lessons-www.coolmath.com/prealgebra
  • Algebra lessons-www.coolmath.com/algebra
  • Pre-calculus lessons-www.coolmath.com/precalculus-review-calculus-intro
  • Subtraction Games- www.turtlediary.com/games/subtraction.html
  • Addition Games-www.turtlediary.com/games/addition.html
  • Money Games-www.turtlediary.com/games/money.html
  • Games- www.mathnook.com/math/scruffyslab.html
  • Algebra Game- www.mangahigh.com/en-us/games/algebrameltdown
  • Times Tables Resource Page- www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/advice-for-parents/help-with-times-tables/#videos

Print and go:
  • Worksheet builder- mathsbot.com/oldBot/worksheetMenu
  • Printable number lines- themathworksheetsite.com/numline.html
  • Bar graph maker- www.rapidtables.com/tools/bar-graph.html
* Expect this list to grow as I come across more math sites that are interactive and fun for kids. Come back often. 

Special thanks to Elliot and Henlee for sharing some of these resources with me. If you find something that should be on this list, please reach out via email and let me know. 

Mom Approved Science Sites

6/25/2017

 
This list is heavy on Astronomy and Anatomy related links because that is what we happen to be studying currently. However, this list list will certainly be expanding so visit often. 
  • Space-http://www.teachingstars.com/2014/04/07/homeschoolers-guide-galaxy/
  • Space-http://freehomeschoollessons.weebly.com/science-astronomy-weekly-lessons.html
  • Anatomy- http://askabiologist.asu.edu/bone-experiments/
  • Anatomy-http://www.ellenjmchenry.com/homeschool-freedownloads/lifesciences-games/humanbody.ph
  • Anatomy- http://www.innerbody.com
  • Anatomy- http://go.visiblebody.com/zybright-freebies
  • Anatomy- http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/htbw_main_page.html
  • Anatomy- http://web.archive.org/web/20120920025418/http://kidskonnect.com/subject-index/31-health/337-human-body.html
  • Anatomy- www.sketchymedicine.com
  • Human Body-http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaiWRo3TVP57zNXo40uJBKEdHzsjMSBS
  • Videos- http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/videos/humanbody.html
  • Class- https://alison.com/learn/anatomy
  • Eureka Science- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrWgDnkljE8&list=PL4EE139D689C7CD27
  • Space- SciShow Space-
https://www.youtube.com/user/SciShow Space
  • Lesson ideas/ activities- https://www.howtosmile.org/
  • Project ideas (get permission first)- http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas.shtml#browseallproject
  • Chemistry- http://www.chem4kids.com/

Mom Approved Language Arts Sites

6/24/2017

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  • Spelling/ Reading/ Word Finds: http://www.toytheater.com/reading.php
  • Figurative Language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMSLgxj2dxk
  • Literary Devices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_pxfifB6Co
  • Grammar: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl
  • Spelling Game: http://mrnussbaum.com/spellingcentral/
  • Paragraph Paramedics: http://mrnussbaum.com/paragraph/
  • Games: http://mrnussbaum.com/langgames/
  • Review Practice: https://www.ixl.com/ela/
  • Review/ Printable Worksheets: http://rhlschool.com/english.htm
  • Audio Books: http://www.myaudioschool.com/
  • Spelling Games: www.arcademics.com/games
  • Language Arts Games: www.arcademics.com/games
  • Alphabetize: www.abcya.com/alphabetize.htm
  • Antonyms, Synonyms & Homonyms Game:    www.abcya.com/antonyms_synonyms_homonyms.htm
  • Consonant Blends Game:www.abcya.com/consonant_blends.htm
  • Verb Game: www.mathplayground.com/learning_arcade_verb_viper.html
  • Grammar and early reading Games: fun4thebrain.com/english.html
  • More Verb Games: www.turtlediary.com/games/verb.html
  • Adjective Games: www.turtlediary.com/games/adjectives.html
  • Noun Games: www.turtlediary.com/games/noun.html​


* This list will grow as I come across more language arts sites that are interactive and fun for kids. Come back often. 
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Mom Approved History Sites

6/23/2017

 
  • Ancient- http://brookdalehouse.com/ancient-history-videos/
  • Medieval- http://brookdalehouse.com/medieval-history-videos/
  • Early Modern-
http://brookdalehouse.com/early-modern-history-videos/
  • Modern- http://brookdalehouse.com/modern-history-videos/
  • Animated Biographies- http://mrnussbaum.com/animated_biographies/
  • You Are There Audio- https://archive.org/details/You_Are_There_OTR
  • Wall builders (American History/ Modern implications/ Government) :  https://wallbuilderslive.com/
*They have an excellent links section on their site. All links approved by me.*
  • Library of Congress American Founding Documents:
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/help/constRedir.html

* Expect this list to grow as I come across more history sites that are interactive and fun for kids. Come back often. 


Mom Approved Art Sites

6/22/2017

 
  • Artips- www.artips.co/mobile.html?
  • Postal Stamps-https://postalmuseum.si.edu/artofthestamp/SubPagr%20table%20images/artwork/artwork.html
  • Game- Artsology- www.artsology.com
  • Game/tutorial Easy Drawing Guides - https://www.easydrawingguides.com
  • Game- Inside Art- www.eduweb.com/insideart/index.html
  • NGA Kids Art Zone- www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/education/kids.html
  • Games- Tate Kids- www.tate.org.uk/kids
  • Games- Pintura Art Detective- www.eduweb.com/pintura/
  • Article- Color Psychology in Medicine- www.munsell.com/color-blog/color-psychology-medicine-jll-morton/
  • Tutorials- Art Tutorials Wiki- www.artwiki.wikidot.com
  • Art for Kids- https://www.youtube.com/user/ArtforkidsHub/feature
  • Design and Color online- http://www.toytheater.com/art.php
  • Drawing Professionally Class- https://allinonehighschool.com/drawing-professionally/
*Art is one of my favorite subjects so expect this list to grow by leaps and bounds. Visit often!
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